Spiced Apple-Pomegranate Cider

Keep this crimson-hued beverage warm in a slow cooker on the kitchen counter, and set out a stack of paper cups and a ladle for guests to help themselves. Substitute cranberry juice for pomegranate juice, if you prefer.

Ingredients

1 gallon apple cider

6 whole cloves

5 star anise

3 (2-inch-long) strips lemon rind

2 cinnamon sticks

1/2 vanilla bean

2 cups pomegranate juice

Nutritional Information

Calories 158

Caloriesfromfat 0.0%

Fat 0.0g

Satfat 0.0g

Monofat 0.0g

Polyfat 0.0g

Protein 1.1g

Carbohydrate 39.4g

Fiber 0.0g

Cholesterol 0.0mg

Iron 0.0mg

Sodium 4mg

Calcium 5mg

Calories 158

Caloriesfromfat 0.0%

Fat 0.0g

Satfat 0.0g

Monofat 0.0g

Polyfat 0.0g

Protein 1.1g

Carbohydrate 39.4g

Fiber 0.0g

Cholesterol 0.0mg

Iron 0.0mg

Sodium 4mg

Calcium 5mg

How to Make It

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add the vanilla bean; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Discard solids. Stir in pomegranate juice. Reheat over medium heat until warm.